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Avis Atkinson and Governor Andrew Schoeppel correspondence

This correspondence deals with the possibility of moving Japanese Americans to Kansas to serve as laborers during World War II. In the letter to Governor Schoeppel, Avis Atkinson of Fall River, Kansas, urges the Governor to do everything in his power to keep the U.S. government from allowing Japanese Americans to work in Kansas because "Once a Jap Always a Jap." Governor Schoeppel's reply is cordial but reinforces the fact that, if the federal government so desires, he will comply with their wishes and house Japanese Americans and/or Japanese prisoners of war.

Creator: Kansas. Governor (1943-1947 : Schoeppel)
Date: February 12-16, 1943

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Curriculum Notes

This item can be used in conjunction with other material on the home front during World War II or with material concerning the treatment of Japanese Americans during the conflict as it deals with both issues.

11th Grade, Benchmark 2, Race and ethnic relations (indicator 7)

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About this item

Item Number: 217304
Call Number: Governor's Records, Governor Schoeppel, Box 63, Folder 13
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 217304

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